{
  "id": 17675085,
  "title": "Martha Stewart Says Halloween Costume Was Meant to Raise Homelessness Awareness Amid Outcry",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/martha-stewart-says-halloween-costume-was-meant-to-raise-homelessness",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-01T20:40:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/culture-lifestyle/culture/martha-stewart-homeless-halloween-costume-explained/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Martha Stewart faced backlash on Sunday after her Halloween costume depicting a homeless person sparked outrage. The former lifestyle and media mogul wore tattered clothing and a distressed expression, holding a sign that read, “I am hungry. Help me!!” Critics decried the image as insensitive and offensive to those struggling with homelessness. However, Stewart clarified in a statement obtained by Page Six that her intention was to raise awareness of homelessness, an issue she cares deeply about and has actively supported through charitable work. She expressed distress over the apparent offense caused by the costume, stating it was never her intention to upset anyone. Despite deleting the post, Stewart remains committed to combating homelessness and pledged to continue her efforts in addressing this ongoing crisis.",
  "summary": "\"I am distressed that my Halloween costume yesterday ... has offended people,\" the lifestyle mogul laments The post Martha Stewart Says Halloween Costume Was Meant to Raise Homelessness Awareness Amid Outcry appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "Martha Stewart's Halloween costume depicted a homeless person.",
    "Critics called the costume insensitive and offensive.",
    "Stewart clarified her intention was to raise homelessness awareness."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/17675085.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Rolling Stone",
        "title": "Martha Stewart ‘Distressed’ by Backlash to Her Homeless Halloween Costume",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/martha-stewart-distressed-by-backlash-to-her-homeless-halloween",
        "published": "2026-11-01T18:31:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "Martha Stewart Responds to Halloween Costume Backlash: ‘Homelessness’ Is ‘Something That I Care Deeply About’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/martha-stewart-responds-to-halloween-costume-backlash-homelessness-is",
        "published": "2026-11-01T18:57:44.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}